Partner by partner correlation
To examine whether children’s average physical distance to classmates was associated with likeability
and popularity, partner by partner correlations were calculated. Children with a larger distance
to classmates at Time 1 received lower liking ratings at Time 1 and Time 2 (see Table 2). Thus, students
who sat more toward the boundaries of the classroom were less liked than students who sat more
toward the center of the classroom.
In addition, liking and popularity ratings received were significantly correlated with each other
concurrently and over time; children who were liked were also seen as popular and vice versa. Liking
and popularity ratings received also correlated positively over time, indicating stability. Children who
were liked or popular at Time 1 were also liked or popular at Time 2.